Pestana Cidadela Cascais

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“Pestana Cidadela Cascais - Citadel Historic Hotel and Art District is set within a 16th century fortress in this seaside town. A mini city within itself, this luxurious, beautifully designed hotel comes with chic spa, stunning rooms and six galleries showing the work of resident and visiting artists”

Hotel review

This 16th-century Citadel of Cascais sits right on the Atlantic, with the marina shimmering below, and elegant Cascais just a five-minute walk behind it.

The Cidadela Art District (the first of its kind in Europe) fills the property with galleries, residency studios and ateliers. Some digs are even reimagined as Author Rooms by well-known guest creatives. The lobby bar made this English Literature grad happy, stacked with novels and area guides, bookish down to its menu. Nearby is Déjà Lú, Portugal's first philanthropic bookshop.

The 110 rooms (and 23 suites) are spacious and light-filled with contemporary artwork; some overlook the historic inner courtyard, others the gardens or the water (light sleepers should bring earplugs: the whistling wind and seagulls can be distracting). The vast spaces can feel a bit cold at times, but the pools - both the indoor option overlooking the marina and the outdoor pool in the Paiol Garden - warm things up nicely. The spa and gym are compact, but have everything you need.

Taberna da Praça serves traditional Portuguese petiscos along with a good wine list; next door, Manteigaria Silva does cheeses, cured meats and preserves. For breakfast, Maris Stella overlooks the marina beautifully. Guincho Beach, a surfer's paradise, is just 6km away.

Amy Rose Everett

Recommended for

  • Artworks

    • Art exhibitions and open studios are scattered throughout the Pousada

  • Spa breaks

  • Historic

    • Set within the walls of the 16th century citadel of Cascais

  • Views

    • Some rooms enjoy spectacular sea views

  • Luxury

  • Conference facilities

  • Family Suites

  • Sailing

  • Designer

  • Yoga

  • Total relaxation

  • Romantic Break

  • Outstanding location

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Honeymoons

  • Tennis Court

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Golf

  • Groups

  • Weddings

  • Watersports

  • Foodies

  • Gym

  • Air conditioning

  • Child friendly

  • Sights nearby

  • Beach nearby

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

Facilities

  • Rooms

    126 rooms in this hotel

  • Suites

    Eighteen contemporary and minimalist suites some with sea view or direct access to the spa or the internal courtyards

  • Restaurant

    Two restaurants, Taberna da Praca serves Portuguese cuisine and Maris Stella serves locally caught seafood

  • Spa

    Magic Spa signature face and body treatments

  • Shops

    On site boutiques

  • Conference facilities

  • Bath robes

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Business Centre

  • Wifi

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Car not required

  • Airport transfer

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Concierge

  • Meeting Room

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Tennis Court

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • In room music system

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Hot Tub

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

Activities

  • Sailing

  • Yoga

  • Golf

  • Watersports

  • Sights nearby

Map & Location

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Originally published by Condé Nast Traveler

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